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See the latest UM-Ann Arbor newsletter from MHealthy, the University of Michigan’s program for faculty and staff health and wellness. Please note there are different versions of the newsletter for Michigan Medicine and Flint and Dearborn, catered to those specific staff populations.

Dear colleagues, As noted earlier in today’s University Record, the University of Michigan is continuing its transition to a new phase of pandemic response. In the context of several months of stable infection rates and in light of the expected expiration of the federal government’s COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, the following measures will apply to…

Dear students, I recently had the opportunity to sit down with LSA’s student government as part of their new podcast, LSA on Display. Talking with hosts Mithun and JJ, I was reminded of the incredible vibrancy, optimism, and resilience of our student body. As college students in 2023, you have all experienced some pretty tumultuous…

Dear students, Last week, we witnessed the historic inauguration of President Ono as our 15th president. In his remarks President Ono reaffirmed his strong commitment to student health and well-being. I was thrilled when he called it one of his highest priorities as president. This goes hand in hand with the recent announcement of our…

Dear U-M Student, We have heard you and could not agree more: student mental health matters. Mental health affects the way you feel, think, act and experience the world around you. And sometimes it can be hard to find support – stigma, cost, scheduling, and more can seem insurmountable to many.  Following a 12-month pilot,…

To our university community, We would like to share an important update with you regarding the University of Michigan’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As of today, the following revisions to the vaccination policy are in effect: The existing COVID-19 vaccination requirement has been revised to apply only to UM-Ann Arbor students living in Michigan Housing. The…

Dear students, It is impossible to address all of you without acknowledging the pain, fear and uncertainty many of you have experienced and may continue to experience following the terrible tragedy at Michigan State University. You have heard this many times but I will repeat it: the U-M community is here for you. CAPS continues…

Dear students, As I shared last week, our semester is off to a strong start with many indications that COVID-19 and other illnesses, while still present, remain manageable. You have heard this a million times but it bears repeating: stay up to date on your vaccinations, stay home when sick, and follow good prevention practices, including…